CO-AMOXICLAV TABLETS BP 10000MG (RAVYCLAV -1 G)
COMPOSITION:
Each film coated tablet contains:- Amoxicillin Trihydrate BP eq. to Amoxicillin 875mg Dilutes potassium Clavulanate BP Eq. to Clavulanic Acid 125mg Excipients Q.s
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INDICATIONS:
Co· Amoxiclav is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin belongs to a group of medicines called “penicillins” that can sometimes be stopped from working (made inactive). The other active component (clavulanic acid) stops this from happening.
Co·Amoxiclav is used in adults and children to treat the following infections:
• middle ear and sinus infections
• respiratory tract infections
• urinary tract infections
• skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections
• bone and joint infections.
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
1. Allergy to penicillins and cephalosporins.
2.In patients with a previous history of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate associated jaundice/hepatic dysfunction.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS:
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-Amoxiclav if you:
• have glandularfever
• are being treated for liver or kidney problems
• are not passing water regularly.
If you are not sure if any of the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Co-Amoxiclav. In some cases, your doctor may investigate the type of bacteria that is causing your infection. Depending on the results, you may be given a different strength of Co Amoxiclav or a different medicine.
SIDE·EFFECTS
• Sensitivity reactions are more likely to occur in individuals who have previously demonstrated
hypersensitivity to penicillins and in those with a history of allergy, asthma, hay fever or urticaria.
• The hypersensitivity reactions reported are erythematous maculopapular rashes, urticaria, fever and joint pains. Anaphylactic shock may occur.
• Nausea, heartburn, vomiting and diarrhoea.
PREGNANCY, lACTATION & FERTILITY:
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.
Driving and using machines
Co-Amoxiclav can have side effects and the symptoms may make you unfit to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are feeling well.
